EditorialFragment of a garment with embroidered inscription, Medium: silk embroidery, linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave, Fragment of natural linen embroidered in couched stitches with an inscription. Translation:, 'In the name of God, the M...
EditorialEmbroidered tiraz, 889-890. Egypt, Tinnis, Tulunid period, Emir Khumarawayh b. Ahmad under Caliph al?Mu?tamid, dated 889?90. Plain weave with embroidery: linen and silk; overall: 21 x 30.2 cm (8 1/4 x 11 7/8 in.).